Chronic Strains Disrupt Mothers' Stress Response (IMAGE) University of Rochester Caption Mothers with higher depressive symptoms exhibited overactive stress responses, the "hyperarousal" pattern shown in red, while moms who struggled with poverty had underactive responses, the "hypoarousal" patter shown in blue. Each extreme was associated with distinct types of problematic parenting, from neglect and hostility to insensitivity. Credit University of Rochester Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.